Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
NR 1h 29m 8.0/10 IMDb
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Director: Isao Takahata
Cast: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai
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Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a child Death of a parent Eating disorders Grief / bereavement (major focus) Terminal illness
Other
Natural disasters War / combat
Phobias & Sensory
Blood / medical gore Body horror
Violence & Physical Harm
Gore / graphic violence
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